Riyadh Season Unveils “Try Not To Enjoy It” Promo Film Featuring MrBeast, KSI, and iShowSpeed

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In Today’s Edition:

• Riyadh Season Unveils “Try Not To Enjoy It” Promo Film Featuring MrBeast, KSI, and iShowSpeed

• Red Sea Global Officially Opens Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s First Island Golf Course at Red Sea

• EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

• Saudi Central Bank Approves Using “Visitor ID” to Open Bank Accounts in Saudi Arabia

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EVENTS

✨Riyadh Season Unveils “Try Not To Enjoy It” Promo Film Featuring MrBeast, KSI, and iShowSpeed

The Riyadh Season 2025 has launched its promotional campaign with a star-studded film titled "Try Not To Enjoy It," featuring major global influencers and entertainers: KSI, iShowSpeed, and a surprise cameo by MrBeast.

Key Takeaways:

• The promotional film features prominent internet personalities KSI, iShowSpeed, and MrBeast, capitalizing on their massive global following, particularly among Gen Z.

• The film was directed by Gibson Hazard, known for his work with major brands, ensuring a top-notch visual and production quality that blends global entertainment with local culture.

• MrBeast's cameo strongly hints at the upcoming MrBeast Land theme park, which is expected to be a major highlight of the season, offering immersive experiences based on his content.

Riyadh Season has launched an attention-grabbing promotional film, "Try Not To Enjoy It," featuring popular online stars KSI, iShowSpeed, and MrBeast, to promote the upcoming six-month entertainment festival. Read more

RED SEA GLOBAL

✨Red Sea Global Officially Opens Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s First Island Golf Course at Red Sea

Red Sea Global (RSG) has officially inaugurated Shura Links, marking the opening of Saudi Arabia’s first-ever island golf course on Shura Island at The Red Sea destination.

Key Takeaways:

• Shura Links is Saudi Arabia's first island golf course, located on Shura Island, the vibrant hub of The Red Sea development.

• The island is easily accessible from the new Red Sea International Airport (RSI) via Saudi Arabia's longest overwater bridge.

• The course features a stunning beachfront clubhouse with elevated dining, a retail boutique, premium practice facilities, and a family-friendly adventure putting course. It is managed by Golf Saudi.

Red Sea Global has officially opened Shura Links, an 18-hole, par-72 island golf course on Shura Island, making it the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. Read more

THE PIF

✨EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

This definitive agreement to acquire Electronic Arts (EA) for $55 billion is set to be the largest all-cash leveraged buyout and largest sponsor take private investment in history.

Key Takeaways:

• EA will maintain its headquarters in Redwood City, California, and CEO Andrew Wilson will continue to lead the company.

• The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, pending regulatory and stockholder approvals.

• The purchase will be financed with approximately $36 billion in equity and $20 billion in debt. PIF will roll over its existing 9.9% stake.

A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and including Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) for $55 billion. Read more

ECONOMY

✨Saudi Central Bank Approves Using “Visitor ID” to Open Bank Accounts in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially approved the use of the "Visitor ID," issued by the Ministry of Interior, as a valid form of identification for non-residents to open bank accounts in Saudi Arabia.

Key Takeaways:

• The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) sanctioned the use of the "Visitor ID" as an official identification document for opening bank accounts for visitors.

• The Visitor ID, issued by the Ministry of Interior, serves to simplify the identification process for non-residents seeking financial services.

• The move is part of a broader strategy to improve the overall visitor experience in the Kingdom and promote financial inclusion.

The Saudi Central Bank has approved the use of the Ministry of Interior's "Visitor ID" as sufficient identification for non-residents to open bank accounts in the Kingdom. Read more

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